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Coal Power Project (1320MW) – Keti Bandar
Bridge Factor assessed the technical, legal, and financial viability of the 1320 MW Keti Bandar Coal Power Project, Railway line, and Jetty. Subsequently, we provided assistance in Bid Management, Transaction Negotiation, and Financial Close.
Conducted feasibility studies, prepared security documents, managed auctions, and achieved financial closure for a project.
Read MoreBid for 100 MW Solar Project in Sindh
Bridge Factor was engaged to conduct a comprehensive technical and financial feasibility study, prepare security documents, finalize bidding documents, oversee the auction process, and achieve financial closure.
Assisted in selecting an EPC Contractor, preparing tariff petitions, negotiating documents, and arranging debt financing
Read MoreWestern Wind- 50 Mw Wind Power Project Sindh
Bridge Factor assisted the Client in the selection of an EPC Contractor, preparation of a tariff petition, negotiations of security documents (EPA/IA), arrangement of debt financing, and achieving financial close.
Supported PPDCL in tariff modification petitions, including pre-COD energy sales and tariff mechanism adjustments.
Read MoreTelecom Towers of ATL
Bridge Factor is providing sell-side advisory services for raising equity to expand the telecom tower portfolio from around 1000 towers to 2250 towers. As part of this effort, Bridge Factor has undertaken a valuation exercise and prepared a detailed financial model.
Providing valuation and financial models for tower expansionÂ
Read MoreHaripur Digital City
Bridge Factor developed the financial model, commercial feasibility, and transaction structuring for KPITB’s industrial IT project, specifically the Haripur Digital City. This assignment was undertaken in collaboration with the FCDO funded SEED Program.
Developed financial models and transaction structuring for KPITB’s industrial IT project.
Read MoreDaraban SEZ
Bridge Factor was involved in the development of a financial model and commercial feasibility study, as well as transaction structuring for the Food Processing Zone at Daraban Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Additionally, we developed a detailed pitch deck aimed at soliciting investment under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. This initiative was carried out in collaboration with the FCDO funded SEED Program.
Developed a financial model, feasibility study, and pitch deck for investment under a PPP mode in KP.
Read MoreAbbottabad IT Park
Bridge Factor provided preliminary commercial and financial analysis, project concept development, and transaction structure advisory for KPITB’s industrial IT project, specifically Abbottabad IT Park and Mini-Tech Estate. The project was planned to be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. This assignment was undertaken in association with the FCDO funded SEED Program.
Provided preliminary analysis and transaction structure advisory for this industrial IT project under a PPP mode.
Read MoreChainwali HPP – 5.38 MW
Bridge Factor assisted PPDCL in the preparation, hearing, and follow-up of a tariff modification petition to incorporate pre-COD sale of energy, revision in return on equity, and shift from take or pay to take and pay mechanism of tariff.
Facilitated GoKP’s MoU with KHNP for the Lower Spat Gah Hydropower Project’s PPP development
Read MoreSustainable Energy and Economic Development(SEED) -Program-Energy Component
Under the Energy Component, Bridge Factor assisted the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (GoKP) in the finalization of the MoU/Term Sheet with Korea Hydel and Nuclear Power Company (KHNP) for the development of the 496 MW Lower Spat Gah Hydropower Project on a Public Private Partnership basis.
Structured transactions for the Telco Tower Project, including site establishment, solarization, and financing arrangements
Read MorePunjab Power Development Co. Ltd. – 4.04 MW
Bridge Factor assisted PPDCL in the preparation, hearing, and follow-up of a tariff modification petition. This included incorporating pre-COD sale of energy, revising return on equity, and shifting from a take or pay to a take and pay mechanism of tariff.
Implemented a funding strategy for PEDO to achieve financial independence and sustainability.
Read MoreTelecom Tower Project
Bridge Factor conducted transaction structuring for the Telco Tower Project, which involved the establishment and solarization of telecom tower sites for all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). We developed complete transaction documents, including a financial model and Information Memorandum, and arranged financing for the Project from leading banks in Pakistan.
Bridge Factor structured the Telco Tower Project, establishing and solarizing telecom sites for MNOs, and secured financing from Pakistan’s leading banks.
Read MoreFauji Fertilizer Company Ltd – 49.5 MW
Bridgefactor provided advice on setting up and financing a 49.5 MW Wind Farm. The project involved long-term debt of PKR 11 Billion. The financial close was successfully achieved for the first wind farm project in Pakistan in 2011, and the project is now in the operational phase.
Financing with PKR 11 Billion long-term debt.
Read MoreTelecom Towers of ATL
BridgeFactor provided advisory services for the arrangement of debt financing for 600 Telecom Towers of ATL. The transaction included preparing a financial model and arranging financing of PKR 5 Billion for the project.
Arranged PKR 5 Billion financing for the project.
Read MoreTelecom Towers of ATL
Bridge Factor provided advisory services for arranging debt financing for ATL's 284 telecom towers. The scope of the transaction included preparing a financial model and facilitating the arrangement of financing, ultimately leading to the financial close of the project.
 Debt financing arrangement for ATL’s 284 towers.
Read MoreSEED – Scoping Study for Housing
Bridge Factor provided advisory services to the KPK Government under the SEED program, in partnership with Adam Smith International, for conducting a scoping study in the housing sector of KPK. As part of the study, Bridge Factor shortlisted three projects that could be developed with private funding
Shortlisted private funding projects for KPK Government.
Read MoreMari Petroleum
Bridge Factor provided advisory services to Mari Petroleum for the acquisition of an equity stake in Universal Gas Development Company (UGDC).
Advisory services for Mari Petroleum’s acquisition of UGDC.
Read MoreOne Constitution Avenue
Bridge Factor provided advisory services to BNP (Private) Limited for the arrangement of debt financing for the construction of the Mall at One Constitution Avenue. The transaction included the review of a bankable financial model and the preparation of an Information Memorandum (IM).
Arranged debt financing for construction, reviewing a bankable financial model.
Read MoreAPCO Multistory Tower
Bridge Factor provided advisory services to APCO Group for the arrangement of financing for the "Park One Tower" in F-10 Islamabad. The scope of the transaction included the preparation of a financial model and facilitating the arrangement of financing, ultimately leading to the financial close of the project.
Facilitated financing for the tower in F-10 Islamabad, including financial model preparation.
Read MoreWater Treatment Plant 4 (Korangi and Landhi) Karachi
Bridge Factor is providing financial advisory services to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Water Treatment Plant 4 of Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) at Korangi and Landhi under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. The scope of the transaction includes preparing a financial model and feasibility study for the project.
Assisted ADB in financial model and feasibility study for KWSB’s Korangi and Landhi plant.
Read MoreWater Treatment Plant 1 (SITE) Karachi
Bridge Factor is providing financial advisory services to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the Water Treatment Plant 1 of Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) at SITE on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. The transaction includes the preparation of a financial model and feasibility study.
Advised ADB on financial model and feasibility study for KWSB’s plant at SITE
Read MoreThar Coal Water Works (TCWW)
Bridge Factor is providing financial advisory services to Thar Coal Water Work (TCWW) Irrigation Department, Government of Sindh. The transaction involves the Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Maintain, and Transfer (DBFOMT) of canals, reservoirs, pump houses, and transmission lines for water under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.
Provides financial advisory for DBFOMT of canals, reservoirs, and pump houses.
Read MoreSialkot Kharian Motorway
Bridge Factor provided advisory services to Techno Engineering Services (Private) Limited for their bid on the Sialkot-Kharian Motorway under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. Our scope included representing the client before the grievance redressal committee of the National Highway Authority (NHA). Despite our efforts, the bid was not successful.
Advised Techno Engineering Services (Private) Limited on their PPP bid, representing them before the NHA grievance redressal committee.
Read MoreACT 2 Wind 50 MW
Bridge Factor was mandated to lead the divestment of a 30% share in the Project. The transaction was successfully completed by bringing in DIN Group as partners with ACT 2 sponsors.
Bridge Factor successfully led the divestment of a 30% share in the project, bringing in DIN Group as partners.
Read MoreFauji Fertilizer Company Limited
Bridge Factor provided buy-side advisory services for the acquisition of shares in Foundation Wind Energy Limited (FWEL) – I & II, which operates a 50 MW wind power project.
Provided buy-side advisory for acquiring shares in FWEL, which operates a 50 MW wind power project.
Read MoreSustainable Energy and Economic Development(SEED) – Program Energy Component
Bridge Factor implemented the medium-term Funding Strategy developed for PEDO to transform it into a financially independent and sustainable organization.
Implemented a medium-term strategy for PEDO, aiming to make it financially independent and sustainable
Read MoreNizam Energy
Bridge Factor provided assistance in arranging a Renewable Energy Financing Facility of PKR 1,050 Million for Nizam Energy's Solar Power Project under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) arrangement with Military Engineering Services (MES) for 9.2 MWp.
Assisted Nizam Energy in securing PKR 1,050 Million for a 9.2 MWp Solar Power Project under a PPA with MES
Read MoreHNDS Energy (Pvt) Ltd- 50MW
Bridge Factor provided assistance in transaction structuring, tariff finalization, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) & O&M (Operations and Maintenance) Contracts, and financing. USD 25 million was arranged with FMO (USD 12.5 million) and a Local Consortium (USD 12.5 million).
Facilitated transaction structuring and financing of USD 25 million, split equally between FMO and a Local Consortium, for EPC and O&M contracts
Read MoreMeridian Energy (Pvt) Ltd – 50MW
Bridge Factor provided assistance in transaction structuring, tariff finalization, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) & O&M (Operations and Maintenance) Contracts, and financing. Specifically, we arranged USD 25 million, with USD 12.5 million sourced from FMO and USD 12.5 million from a Local Consortium.
Facilitated transaction structuring and financing of USD 25 million, split equally between FMO and a Local Consortium, for EPC and O&M contracts
Read More5th Pillar Holdings – 9.2 MWp
Advisory was provided to 5th Pillar Family Takaful Limited for registration under Section 7(1) read with Section 10(2) of the Insurance Ordinance 2000 by 5th Pillar Holdings Limited, a DIFC-UAE Registered Company of Kuwaiti Investment Group, and F&M Ventures, a Pakistani Investment Company of the Muhammadi Family.
Provided advisory for 5th Pillar Family Takaful Limited’s registration under the Insurance Ordinance 2000 by its holding and investment companies
Read MorePehur – 18 MW
Bridge Factor led the development of the first-ever wheeling model for the direct sale of electricity to bulk power consumers. This involved preparing bidding documents, drafting Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), providing assistance in presentations to NEPRA for approval, and finalizing documentation.
Developed the first wheeling model for direct electricity sales to bulk consumers, including PPA drafting and NEPRA approval
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Metito
Bridge Factor was appointed by Metito Group for the preparation of financial bid and arrangement of debt financing for the development of 100
Chief Executive Officer
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Corporate finance, business strategy, contract negotiation and banking.
Akbar Bilgrami founded Bridge Factor & holds over 40 years of International experience in banking and corporate finance. Before Establishing Bridge Factor in 2005 he headed the Management Consultancy Division of Grant Thornton (Pakistan Practice). Akbar has been involved in a number of projects in an advisory capacity covering Loan Syndications, acquisitions in the Banking, Telecom, Power and Manufacturing Sectors, as well as major privatisation transactions. Given his vast international experience and expansive network of contacts, Akbar has been instrumental in arranging equity and debt finance for major clients, structuring and negotiating mergers & acquisition deals, and providing negotiation support in complex transactions on the national and international front.
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Chief Executive Officer
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Corporate finance, business strategy, contract negotiation and banking.
Akbar Bilgrami founded Bridge Factor & holds over 40 years of International experience in banking and corporate finance. Before Establishing Bridge Factor in 2005 he headed the Management Consultancy Division of Grant Thornton (Pakistan Practice). Akbar has been involved in a number of projects in an advisory capacity covering Loan Syndications, acquisitions in the Banking, Telecom, Power and Manufacturing Sectors, as well as major privatisation transactions. Given his vast international experience and expansive network of contacts, Akbar has been instrumental in arranging equity and debt finance for major clients, structuring and negotiating mergers & acquisition deals, and providing negotiation support in complex transactions on the national and international front.
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